Hey NFL - It's About Ability!

I'm an old school guy. I played football in high school and college way back in the day. I admit to being a conservative traditionalist in most situations, not all, but, you know what? In the final analysis, being in the NFL is all about having the ability to play at that level, and the competence to execute that ability. Michael Sam, the Missouri linebacker who has declared for the NFL draft, admitting he is gay should not be such a big deal.

Assuming that all potential NFL players being evaluated for the upcoming draft have that potential to make it, Team General Managers should be asking themselves one question: Whom would I rather have on my team as a player?

A. A man guilty of battering his wife or girlfriend, or assaulting someone?

B. A violent thug guilty of criminal weapons possession?

C. A convicted user/seller of illegal drugs? Or......

D. A proven, tough linebacker, admired by his college teammates, but who, in his personal and private time, prefers the company of a man?

Drafting Michael Sam seems to make more sense to me now. And he would look good in a Bills' uniform!